Automotive Repair

  • Have an Off Track Window in Your Vehicle? Here's What to Do

    Car windows

    Automotive windows are one of those things that you take for granted, until something goes wrong. One of the more irritating issues a window can develop, is dislocating from its track while attempting to roll it up or down. Why does this happen, and how do you fix it? At D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ, we’ve got answers to your questions and solutions to your problems.

  • Hot Car - Suggestions to Cool it Down

    cars parked under tree

    We all love the sunshine but getting into that HOT car isn't always so wonderful even when you have a remote start it will take the breath out of you when the temperatures are soaring. Makes you want to pack your lunch instead of meeting friends for lunch! We decided that you should meet friends for lunch! So we got together and found some quick ideas for you. It isn't much but enjoy the sunshine on us here at D & E Service Center here in Andover! Call it our fun day fact!

  • How Critical Are Belts On Your Vehicle?

    drive belt

    Your drive belts are simple but integral components to the function of your car, truck, or SUV. At D & E Service Center in Andover, belts are one of the first things we assess when looking over a vehicle, as they alone are in charge of operating your AC, water pump, alternator, and power steering.

  • How do Manual Transmissions Work?

    gear shift with hand on it

    At D & E Service Center in Andover, we know that transmissions are one of the greatest technological marvels of the automotive world. How does a standard shift transmission work? Why should you care? Our expert technicians here at D & E Service Center in Andover have the answers.

  • How Does Your AC Work?

    air conditioning panel on vehicle

    When you get in your car, truck, SUV, or minivan to drive and the A/C does not work what could be wrong? Here at D & E Service Center, we have some simple answers to help you understand how your vehicle A/C system works. The first question we are asked is "Why isn't my air conditioner blowing cold air?" Let's talk about what could be happening. 

  • How Important are Your Drive Belts?

    belt for vehicle

    Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At D & E Service Center in Andover, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

  • How is the Air Quality in Your Vehicle?

    technician holding a clean and dirty air filter comparison in the front seat of a car

    When driving around town, your vehicle's engine needs clean air to burn the fuel – and it needs a lot. In fact, a typical vehicle needs about 216,000 gallons of air for every tank of gas. All that air passes through a filter that catches the dust and dirt. Eventually, the filter gets completely full, and because the filter can only hold so much, dirt starts getting through. At D & E Service Center in Andover, we want to help you get the best air quality in your vehicle, but first, we want to explain the process of where this dirty air is going. 

  • How Is Your Battery Life?

    Battery

    At D & E Service Center in Andover, we understand how vital solid battery power is to a truck driver. A dead or weak battery isn’t a big deal in a passenger vehicle; in a commercial truck, missed deadlines, incomplete jobs, insufficient equipment, and inconvenient situations are all consequences of a less than adequate battery.

  • How Often Should you Change the Gear Oil in a Manual Transmission?

    transmission gears

    You know how often to change your engine oil; but what about the gear oil in your standard shift transmission? Here’s a short guide, from D & E Service Center in Andover.

  • How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

    tire on vehicle

    “Tire rotation” is a term you hear frequently in the realm of vehicle maintenance, but what does it actually mean? How often should you have it done? D & E Service Center in Andover has the answers you’re looking for.

  • How to Avoid Risks with Your Vehicle

    mechanic working on a vehicle

    At D & E Service Center in Andover, we understand that big trucks mean bigger risk on the road. Here are some tips to remember, to reduce the likelihood of an accident resulting in large repair costs next time you're on the job.

  • How To Get More Miles Per Gallon

    gas tanks

    At D & E Service Center in Andover, efficiency is a concept that interests us. While your fuel economy is largely dependent on what kind of car, truck, or SUV you drive, there are a variety of tips and tricks to get the most bang for your buck. We’ve provided a few of our favorites here.

  • How to Maintain Your Engine

    parked truck

    The fuel system is an integral aspect of any combustion engine, but it’s particularly important on diesel trucks. Your Ford, Dodge, or Chevrolet pickup requires a perfectly functioning fuel system, devoid of buildup, leaks, and debris, to provide you with the most powerful and efficient engine performance possible. At D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ, we understand that fuel system flushing is an essential process in maintaining a properly functioning engine.

  • How To Protect Your Transmission Investment

    At D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ, we know your car, truck, or SUV is far more than just a vehicle. It’s a lifeline...getting you to work, your kids to school, carrying groceries, and taking you anywhere you need to go. It’s also a huge investment, and one worth protecting.
  • How To Rainproof Your Windshield

    windshield with water droplets on it

    At D & E Service Center in Andover, we understand that safety and driving comfort are largely dependent on truck maintenance. Driving in the rain can be a hassle, especially if your vehicle isn’t prepared.

  • How To Test Your Shocks

    shocks

    Ride quality is an essential part of your driving experience. At D & E Service Center in Andover, we strive to keep your car, truck, or SUV as smooth and comfortable to drive as the day it came off the lot. Your shock absorbers play a huge role in ride quality; here’s what you should know.

  • How Transmission Leaks are Detected

    mechanic working on vehicle on lift

    Transmission fluid leaks can often be a pain to track down. If you have a leaky transmission, D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ has some information for you on what you can expect. We’ve repaired countless leaky transmissions, and now we’re here to share some of our knowledge with you.

  • How Valve Adjustments Can Keep Your Vehicle Going

    valves on a vehicle

    At D & E Service Center in Andover, NJ, our main goal is to keep your car, truck, or SUV always performing at its best. Valve adjustments are an integral aspect of that goal.

  • Identifying driveway spots: how to determine what is leaking under your car

    If you drive a vehicle with more than a few miles on it, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed an occasional drip underneath it that leaves spots wherever you park. Identifying what is leaking from your car will help you determine whether or not it’s a cause for concern, and what to do about it.

    There are seven liquids a car can possibly drip: oil, gas, brake fluid, transmission fluid, gear oil, water, and coolant. How do you tell the difference? This article aims to help your know-how.

  • If Your Airbag Light Is On, Have it Taken Care of ASAP

    deployed airbag in car

    At D & E Service Center in Andover, we believe it’s important for you to know how different systems in your car, truck, or SUV operate. Whether you want to know what to watch out for, or you’re just curious about how things work, we’re here to supply the answers.

  • Now Hiring
  • Jasper
  • 247towing
  • 24-Hour Dropoff
  • ASE
  • B&W Trailer Hitches
  • BF Goodrich
  • BG Products
  • Blue Ox
  • Bridgestone Firestone
  • Cooper Tires
  • Cummins Diesel
  • Customer Savings
  • Draw-Tite Hitches
  • Dunlop Tires
  • Duramax Diesel
  • Fleet Services
  • Flowmaster
  • Goodyear
  • Ford Power Stroke Diesel
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Hankook Tires
  • Kelly Tires
  • Magnaflow
  • MBRP
  • Michelin
  • Mastercraft
  • Motorcraft Parts
  • NAPA AutoCare Center
  • NAPA Truck Service Center
  • Onan Generators
  • Reese Hitches
  • State Inspection
  • Sumitomo Tires
  • Synchrony
  • Tires
  • Toyo
  • Uniroyal
  • Wifi Available

726 US-206
| Andover, NJ

(973) 786-5887
Email the Shop
MON-FRI | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SAT | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Towing | 7 days a week, 24 hour a day